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Houston VA connecting Veterans with PACT Act Benefits

On August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the historic Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law which expands VA health care and benefits for millions of Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances, along with their survivors.

A Veteran receives a toxic exposure screening

Houston VA holding Flu Shot Drive-thru Clinics on Saturday & Sunday

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is holding flu shot drive-thru clinics for all enrolled Veterans this weekend, Dec. 3-4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Flu Drive Thru

PACT Act Resource Fair: Dec. 14

Calling all Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 Veterans!

PACT Act

Houston Veterans can now Chat with Your VA Health Care Team!

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a new tool for Houston Veterans to get immediate answers to their minor health care questions.

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Flu Shot Drive-thru: Nov. 19

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is holding a flu shot drive-thru for all enrolled Veterans on Nov. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Veteran receives a flu shot.

Houston VA expands Echocardiogram Imaging Services to Conroe Clinic

On Oct. 5, the Conroe VA Clinic began offering echocardiogram ultrasounds as part of a new pilot program. Previously, all echocardiograms have been conducted at the main Houston campus.

VA staff with an echocardiogram ultrasound machine

Creative Movement Workshop allows Houston Veterans to express themselves

This weekend, a special Veteran themed performance is coming to the Houston Performing Arts Center - the DIAVOLO Veterans Project.

Woman leads woman with eyes closed

A New Frontier in Interventional Radiology

A new tiny camera is helping doctors at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center remove gallstones and relieve ureteral obstructions – all without the need for surgery.

VA radiologists

Removing Cancer, Restoring Quality of Life

In March 2021, Marine Veteran Mark Newton was diagnosed with cancer in the back of his throat and referred to the Houston VA Head and Neck multidisciplinary team.

VA surgeons

As U.S. hits 1 million organ transplant milestone, Veteran is grateful for life-saving donation

On the same day that the U.S. reached the historic milestone of 1 million organ transplants on Sept. 9, Army Veteran Tyrone Murphy became the recipient of a new kidney at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

Veteran smiling